Whip Spider

The long, thin, stick-like Whip Spider, Ariamnes colubrinus, is a common Australian spider that resembles a twig stuck in a spider’s web.

It specializes in feeding on other spiders and insects that get caught in its web. The Whip Spider captures its prey tangling it in a web of silk.

Whip Spiders are usually found in forest, woodland and garden habitats. I found this one in Lang Lang Bush Reserve recently.

The female grows to just over 20mm, the male is smaller. Both have abdomens barely 1mm wide.